Comments on: Low definition tennis for Seven

By: Blazza

Blazza — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:50:02 +0000

there using hd cameras u see them when they got the cameras on screen.

also both in the uk and the states the tennis is in high def

and i think foxsports have it on hd too

wtf channel 7

By: xaxisycross

xaxisycross — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:49:14 +0000

Check the cameras closely. They all have the seven logo and they all say HD just near the lens.

This situation has made me livid. Broadcasting SD quality on their HD channel almost does amount to false advertising, as Jon mentioned. To do so when they are filming on their own HD equipment to satisfy overseas markets rather than their local one is not only dissapointing, it’s insulting.

Don’t even get me started on the inane cross-promotion they’ve forced the commentators to do…. Oh and those ridiculous set-up-ball-on-court shots with even more cross-promotion when they come back from a break…. aaargh

By: chris

chris — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:52:25 +0000

wat a joke you would think the monkeys running channel 7 would have learnt after the olympics ………

By: Kuttsywood

Kuttsywood — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:14:39 +0000

It’s just not cricket, that there is no HD coverage and that us Queenslanders have to suffer hour delays due to southern programmers who don’t know the difference betweed high and standard definition and AEDT and AEST.

If anyone is angry about these decisions, from either Brisbane or Perth, send a comment David’s way.

By: Jon

Jon — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:14:59 +0000

Isn’t it a breach of protocol (or a breach of logic) to have a dedicated HD channel that broadcasts in Standard Definition? It’s like getting standard unleaded out of the high octane hose at the petrol station. It is nothing short of false advertising. I say if 7’s not broadcasting a particular show in HD then they shouldn’t be able to advertise it as being on the HD channel. Indeed, if there is no HD content at a given time, there should be nothing showing on the HD channel—the HD channel should be blank. As for ratings excluding the HD viewers of the same show…if this is true, then it is also a breach of logic.

By: Greg

Greg — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:11:56 +0000

I can’t get any 7 digital signal, HD or SD. I have never had an issue with any channels before tonight and all the other channels are received fine. Is anyone else not recieving 7HD or 7SD tennis??

By: Gerrard

Gerrard — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:32:29 +0000

@ Ella. I have got to agree with you that “wehearttv” is quite lame. I’m actually talking about throughout histroy, I have preferred Nine’s promos, compared to Seven’s. The main reason for why I like Nine’s promos better is because I was in love with their 2004 promo, with the whole “Still The One.” So I do got to admit, we heart tv is a pathetic slogan. Channel Ten has the bet slogan. Seriously.

By: ella

ella — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:31:28 +0000

@gerrard, so do you think wehearttv is better? OMG it makes me want to vomit.

personally i cannot see much difference HD or SD but i know this will cause a lot of disapointment

By: Gerrard

Gerrard — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:21:10 +0000

The tennis is quite annoying. It starts off quite good and enjoyable, but after a couple of days or so, it’s unbareable. It also interrupts normal viewing.

Maybe Channel Seven should just show the tennis on either 7 or 7HD. Not on both channels.

Channel Seven also need to revamp their on-air look for both sports and normal TV. Their on-air presentation, especially their watermark, is disgusting and needs a serious overahaul. However, I do prefer Nine so it is good that Seven is ugly.

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:05:25 +0000

Digital FTA TV in this country is a joke.

By: Russell

Russell — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:15:50 +0000

Do we know for sure that it is shot and produced in HD?

Last time I say it on ESPN USA in the US it was not HD – just 16×9 SD upscaled.

This is ridic of Seven.

By: Andrew B

Andrew B — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:26:39 +0000

The FreeView and digital joke continues…
1. If tennis not in HD, then why not offer regular or alternative programming on 7HD for those who are not into the tennis?
2. Suggest that ESPN and the like will be upscaling the coverage to HD. If 7 filmed in HD, they’d show it in HD. Suggest 7’s HD equipment tied up in their local productions like Home and Away, City Homicide and Rafters.
3. HD and extra channels not counting in ratings? That explains everything. Ideally that would be changed by Feb 8, and 7 and 9 would start using 2nd SD channel then too. Wouldn’t be surprised if there was no change until the launch of ONE.

By: JohnP

JohnP — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 23:26:36 +0000

This is absolutely hilarious and will be the best comedy on Oz tv this year (“Freeview” lol)! Clever country… hmmmm. The government should give those extra channels to others to put new content on (if all they will be is just a duplicate of existing content).

“…”7HD doesn’t add-up when it ratings (and revenue) are not supplied.”
Shows hows a screwy ratings system can undermine digital tv intentions. So the writing is clear for digital tv in Oz. Even if they fix the rating system the current broadcasters don’t want to risk splitting their viewing base across other channels (even if they own them) – So they will put crap on them instead. Do we really have to wait years before the government and authorities wisen up?

By: slydoggie

slydoggie — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:31:20 +0000

Simply the co$tof it…Seven is too scummy to invest in the technology to broadcast it properly…..can’t wait until the Tennis ends up on ONE.

By: Matt

Matt — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 11:20:32 +0000

In HD in other countries, but not the host country? Embarassing… Wonder if Fox Sports might even do HD coverage.

By: Jerome

Jerome — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:43:04 +0000

well this is very poor form. i expected better from 7. they have proven to be using their HD well so far, they are still the only ones to produce local content made for 7HD, and i am loving all the scrubs episodes scattered everywhere.

but this is not very good. i don’t have surround sound and can barely tell the diff between HD and SD on my new LCD. but i know there are people out there that are very passionate about having shows in HD that will be very disappointed.